BWR Exploration Inc. (BWR.V TSXV) a Toronto, Ontario - based
corporation with its registered address at 82 Richmond Street East,
Toronto, Ontario (“
BWR”) is pleased to announce it
has signed a Binding Letter of Intent dated as of December 24, 2024
(the “
LOI”) with federally registered private
Canadian company Electro Metals and Mining Inc. with its registered
address at 1500 – 2 Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario
(“
Electro”) which sets forth the basic terms and
conditions upon which BWR and Electro will combine their business
operations (the “
Transaction”).
It is intended that BWR and Electro shall
complete the Transaction by way of a proposed business combination
that would result in the reverse takeover of BWR by Electro,
subject to Electro successfully completing the Private Placements
(as defined below) and other conditions precedent as described in
detail below, including satisfactory execution of a definitive
agreement. Further details of the Transaction and definitive
agreement will be disclosed in due course. In accordance with the
policies of the Toronto Venture Exchange (“TSXV”),
trading of BWR shares has been halted as a result of this
announcement and will not resume trading until such time as the
TSXV determines according to its policies.
Electro is based in Toronto and is a privately
held Canadian company incorporated on January 22, 2014, in Ontario,
which is engaged in the acquisition, exploration and potential
development of precious and critical metals in Quebec, Canada.
Electro has a 100% - owned block of claims covering 113.6 hectares
with historical copper – silver mineralization and, on an adjacent
block of 5,830 hectares, Electro has an option agreement to earn
100% interest in an advanced stage exploration property which hosts
resources of copper – zinc – silver – gold, located approximately
55 km by gravel and paved road northwest of Rouyn-Noranda,
Quebec.
The Transaction
It is intended that BWR and Electro will enter
into a business combination by way of a share exchange,
three-cornered amalgamation, merger, amalgamation, arrangement or
other similar form of transaction (collectively, the forgoing with
any related transaction, which will result in Electro and all of
its subsidiaries and affiliates becoming directly or indirectly
wholly-owned subsidiaries of BWR (the “Resulting
Issuer”)). The parties agree, however, that the final
structure of the business combination is subject to receipt by the
parties of satisfactory tax, corporate and securities law advice in
each party’s sole discretion. The Transaction is an arm’s length
transaction.
For the purposes of the Transaction, the deemed
value of each common share in the capital of BWR (the
“Common Shares”) shall be $0.025 per Common Share
based on BWR’s capitalization prior to the Consolidation (as
defined below), and the deemed value of each ordinary share in the
capital of Electro (the “Ordinary Shares”) shall
be $0.20 per Ordinary Share based on the pricing of the Private
Placements (as defined below), or such other amount as may be
agreed to by the parties and accepted by the TSXV (the
“Electro Share Value”). Prior to completing the
Transaction, it is intended that BWR shall consolidate the Common
Shares or the exchange ratio of the Transaction will be similarly
adjusted (the “Consolidation”) on the basis of 1
post-Consolidation Common Share for every 8 pre-Consolidation
Common Shares, thereby resulting in the deemed value of the Common
Shares, post-Consolidation, being equal to the Electro Share Value.
Each BWR option and warrant shall be adjusted so that the number of
shares issuable upon exercise, and the exercise price thereof, are
adjusted to give effect to the Consolidation.
The authorized share capital of BWR consists of
an unlimited number of Common Shares without nominal or par value
and an unlimited number of non-voting preferred shares without
nominal or par value, issuable in series, of which 106,010,461
Common Shares are issued and outstanding and a total of 7,050,000
Common Shares are reserved for issuance under management stock
options, and 2,284,000 warrants. As at August 31, 2024, BWR has
approximately $10,638 in cash and cash equivalents. It is
understood BWR will issue approximately 17,000,000
pre–consolidation shares to settle accounts payable, accrued
liabilities, and audit expenses at a price of $0.025 per share
prior to the Consolidation, resulting in a deemed price per share
post-Consolidation of $0.20. BWR will not incur any material
expenses except in the ordinary course of its listing and except as
contemplated herein unless notice has been provided to Electro.
As of the date hereof, the securities of Electro
that are issued and outstanding are 33,146,560 Ordinary Shares,
12,987,110 warrants, 2,400,00 Ordinary Shares are reserved for
issuance under employee stock options, and 4,000,000 shares to be
distributed to Globex Mining Enterprises (the
“Optionor”) as per an amended option agreement
dated December 18, 2024 among Electro and the Optionor. Under the
terms of the agreement (more details provided below), Electro will
pay Globex $3,500,000 cash over 4 years, including $100,000 by
January 31, 2025 at the latest, 4,000,000 Electro common shares no
later than January 31, 2025 and an additional 2,000,000 shares at
the 4th anniversary and undertake $8,350,000 in expenditures on the
property including a minimum of $650,000 in the first year. Upon
commercial production, Globex will receive an additional $1,000,000
adjusted for inflation. It is understood Electro will issue up to
3,000,000 shares to settle accounts payable, accrued liabilities,
transaction fees, and near-term property assessment fees at $0.05
per Ordinary Share. Other than as disclosed herein, there are no
securities convertible into or exchangeable for, or other rights to
acquire, Ordinary Shares of Electro outstanding and no person has
any agreement, right or privilege capable of becoming such for the
purchase, subscription, allotment or issue of any of the unissued
securities of Electro, such condition being subject to change upon
agreement with BWR should funds be required for filings prior to
closing of the Transaction.
The Consolidation or exchange ratio to the
Transaction shall not exceed one for eight unless otherwise agreed
by the parties.
There can be no assurance that the parties will
achieve the completion of the Transaction. BWR will hold a meeting
of its shareholders to vote on the Transaction and will require
that a majority of the votes of its shareholders vote in favour of
the Transaction in order to proceed with it. Further details
concerning the Transaction (including additional financial
information) and other matters will be announced if and when a
definitive agreement is reached.
Private Placements
It will be a condition of completion of the
Transaction that each of each of BWR and Electro complete a unit
financing to raise up to a combined $300,000 for immediate use for
near term commitments and to advance the Transaction (the
“Bridge Financings”).
Electro expects to complete its Bridge Financing
offering of up to 1,000,000 units, at a price of $0.16 per unit
(“Electro Bridge Unit”), to raise gross proceeds of no less than
$120,000 up to a maximum of $160,000 to satisfy to satisfy certain
conditions precedent, transaction costs, and audit fees.
Each Electro Bridge Unit will consist of one
Electro Ordinary Share and one warrant to purchase one Electro
Ordinary Share at an exercise price of $0.25 for a period of two
years from the date the Electro Ordinary Shares are listed on a
public stock exchange.
BWR expects to complete its Bridge Financing
offering of up to 9,000,000 units at a price of $0.02 per unit
(“BWR Bridge Unit”), prior to the Consolidation,
to raise a minimum of $100,000 up to $180,000 to satisfy certain
fees for services related to the Transaction and audit fees. Of the
gross proceeds, it is expected that approximately $60,000 will be
paid to non-arm's length parties providing legal services and
accounting services in relation to the Transaction. The BWR Bridge
Financing is not contingent on completion of the Transaction with
Electro. If the transaction does not close, any unallocated
proceeds will be used by BWR for general capital purposes.
Each BWR Bridge Unit will consist of one BWR
Common Share and one warrant to purchase one BWR Common Share, each
warrant will have an exercise price of $0.05 for a period of five
years from the date of issuance. Upon completion of the
Transaction, the BWR Common Shares and warrants will be adjusted
for the Consolidation.
The BWR Bridge Financing is subject to TSX
Venture Exchange and regulatory approval. Closing for both Bridge
Financings is expected on or about January 15, 2025 or such other
date as each Company may determine, but in any event, no later than
January 31, 2025.
Additionally, both BWR and Electro expect to
complete concurrent financings to complete the contemplated
Transaction. BWR is expected to raise a minimum of $1,750,000 and a
maximum of $2,250,000 by issuing units (the “Flow-Through
Units”) post-Consolidation, consisting of one Flow-Through
BWR Common Shares and one-half of one warrant, with each whole
warrant entitling the holder to purchase one post-Consolidation BWR
Common Share for a period of three years from the date of closing
at a price of $0.35 per BWR Common Share (the “Concurrent
Flow-Through Private Placement”) at a price of $0.24 per
Flow-Through Unit.
Electro expects to raise a minimum of $300,000
and a maximum of $500,000 by issuing units (the “Hard
Dollar Units”) of Electro (“Concurrent Hard Dollar
Private Placement”) (together with the Concurrent Flow
Through Private Placement and Bridge Financings, the
“Private Placements”) at a price of $0.20 per Hard
Dollar Unit. Each Hard Dollar Unit consists of one (non-
Flow-Through) Electro common share and one warrant entitling the
holder to purchase one Electro common shares for a period of two
years from the date of closing at a price of $0.25 per common
share. Further details of the Concurrent Flow Through Private
Placement and Concurrent Hard Dollar Private Placement will be
announced upon completion of the Bridge Financing and signing of a
definitive agreement. All Electro securities will be exchanged into
BWR post-Consolidation securities on a 1 for 1 basis.
After taking into account the proposed Private
Placements, the share issuance to Optionor, and business
combination the Resulting Issuer will have a minimum of
approximately 66.4 million and a maximum of 69.2 million shares
outstanding, and 81.0 – 82.8 million shares fully diluted, subject
to additional warrants issued in connection with the Private
Placements. The closing of the Transaction will be conditional upon
the Private Placements being completed.
The securities to be offered in the Private
Placements have not been, and will not be, registered under the
U.S. Securities Act or any U.S. state securities laws, and may not
be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account
or benefit of, United States persons absent registration or any
applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the U.S.
Securities Act and applicable U.S. state securities laws. This news
release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation
of an offer to buy securities in the United States, nor shall there
be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such
offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
Finder’s Fee
In conjunction with the Transaction the parties
will issue Finder’s Fees of cash and warrants (collectively,
“Finders’ Compensation”) to arm’s length third parties that
introduce investors and such third parties will have the right to
allocate to their designated company or certain individuals prior
to the closing of the Transaction. The Finders’ Compensation will
be related to the securities issued as part of the Private
Placements, and will be up to 7% cash and 7% finders warrants at
the same terms as the applicable Private Placement.
Shareholder Meeting
Matters to be approved by BWR’s shareholders in
connection with the Transaction, including the Consolidation, will
be sought from BWR’s shareholders at its annual and special meeting
to be held on a date to be announced by BWR and intended to be
described in further detail in a management information circular
relating to such meeting.
Officers, Directors, and Insiders of the
Resulting Issuer
Certain of the officers and directors of BWR and
Electro intend to resign prior to the closing of the Transaction. A
new slate of directors will be appointed and put up for election as
determined by Electro and BWR to be described in further detail
upon the announcement of a definitive agreement.
Completion of the Transaction is subject to a
number of conditions, including but not limited to, TSXV acceptance
and if applicable pursuant to TSXV Requirements, majority of the
minority shareholder approval. Where applicable, the Transaction
cannot close until the required shareholder approval is obtained.
There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be completed as
proposed or at all.
Investors are cautioned that, except as
disclosed in the management information circular or filing
statement to be prepared in connection with the Transaction, any
information released or received with respect to the Transaction
may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon.
Trading in the securities of a capital pool company should be
considered highly speculative.
The TSX Venture Exchange Inc. has in no way
passed upon the merits of the proposed Transaction and has neither
approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.
About BWR Exploration Inc.
BWR is a “Tier 2 junior exploration company”
with shares listed and trading on the TSXV Venture Exchange
(trading symbol: “BWR.V”). BWR holds exploration properties in
Québec, Ontario, and Manitoba each with historic resources.
Management of BWR includes an accomplished group of
exploration/mining specialists with many decades of operational
experience in the junior resource sector in Canada and abroad.
About Electro Metals and Mining Inc.
Electro Metals and Mining Inc. was created to
seek advanced critical metals projects with copper – related
projects; copper – zinc, copper – nickel, or resources that are
advanced with reasonable expectation that they can be developed to
production to generate cash flow or be monetized. As such the
company seeks projects with resources, or projects that are near to
production. The first project the company is focused on is the
Fabie – Magusi copper – zinc – silver – gold project located 45 km
by road from Rouyn – Noranda Quebec. The site has seen past
production in 1976 and 2007 to 2009. The project has a 43-101
resource which can be expanded, and, depending on cut – off grade
has the potential to be developed as an underground or open pit
operation, or both. In addition the property hosts numerous
exploration targets, power to the site, and is within trucking
distance to processing facilities in the Val d’Or to Timmins
region. The project will be a focus of significant resource and
exploration drilling with the intent to move the project toward a
production decision. Electro Metals has bid on advanced mining
projects and certain producing, cash – flowing assets and continues
to seek opportunities to enhance shareholder value through
acquisitions and through the drill bit.
The following provides details of the Electro –
Globex Option Agreement Terms:
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|
|
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Date |
Annual Payments CAD$ |
Minimum Work
Commitments CAD$ |
Share Issuance Such shares to be issued upon the Optionee
Common Shares being listed for trading, |
15 January, 2025** |
$100,000 |
|
4,000,000 shares |
15 January, 2026 |
$150,000 |
$650,000 |
|
15 January, 2027 |
$250,000 |
$3,500,000 |
(Cumulative $4,150,000 spent) |
15 January, 2028 |
$750,0000 |
|
|
15 January, 2029 |
$2,250,000 |
$4,200,000 |
(Cumulative $8,350,000 spent) 2,000,000 shares |
|
|
|
|
For 100% Interest |
$3,500,000 |
$8,350,000 |
6,000,000 shares |
UPON ACHIEVING COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION |
$1mm Cash adjusted for inflation |
|
1mm shares |
Total |
min$4,500,000 |
n/a |
7mm shares to production |
|
|
|
|
** No later than January 31, 2025.
For further information, please contact:
BWR Exploration Inc. Neil NovakPhone: (416) 848
6866 Email: nnovak@bwrexploration.com
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its
Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the
policies of TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the
adequacy of accuracy of this release.
Forward-Looking Information
Completion of the proposed Transaction is
subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to,
TSXV acceptance and if applicable, disinterested shareholder
approval. Where applicable, the proposed Transaction cannot close
until the required shareholder approval is obtained. There can be
no assurance that the proposed Transaction will be completed as
proposed or at all.
Investors are cautioned that any information
released or received with respect to the proposed Transaction may
not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon. Trading
in the securities of BWR should be considered highly
speculative.
The TSXV has in no way passed upon the merits of
the proposed Transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved
the contents of this press release.
All information contained in this news release
with respect to BWR and Electro was supplied by the parties,
respectively, for inclusion herein, and each such party has relied
on the other party for any information concerning such party.
This news release contains forward-looking
statements relating to the timing and completion of the proposed
Transaction, the share capital of the Resulting Issuer, the future
operations of BWR, Electro, and the Resulting Issuer, the proposed
directors, officers and advisors of the Resulting Issuer and other
statements that are not historical facts. Forward-looking
statements are often identified by terms such as “will”, “may”,
“should”, “anticipate”, “expects” and similar expressions. All
statements other than statements of historical fact, included in
this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding
the proposed Transaction and the future plans and objectives of
BWR, Electro, and the Resulting Issuer are forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There can be no
assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual
results and future events could differ materially from those
anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from BWR’s, Electro’s, and the
Resulting Issuer’s expectations include the failure to satisfy the
conditions to completion of the proposed Transaction set forth
above and other risks detailed from time to time in the lings made
by BWR, Electro, and the Resulting Issuer with securities
regulators.
The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in
the preparation of any forward- looking information may prove to be
incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to
differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous
known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of
which are beyond the control of BWR, Electro, and the Resulting
Issuer. As a result, BWR, Electro, and the Resulting Issuer cannot
guarantee that the proposed Transaction will be completed on the
terms and within the time disclosed herein or at all. The reader is
cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking
information. Such information, although considered reasonable by
management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect
and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated.
Forward- looking statements contained in this news release are
expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The
forward-looking statements contained in this news release are made
as of the date of this news release and BWR, Electro, and the
Resulting Issuer expressly disclaim any intention or obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as
expressly required by applicable securities law.
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